Lyndsey McCartney , BACP, NCPS

Lyndsey McCartney is a bereavement and loss counsellor and life coach based in the United Kingdom who brings eight years of professional experience supporting people through grief, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career concerns, anxiety, depression, and the stress of life changes. She combines practical coaching skills with therapeutic work to help clients explore emotions, build coping strategies, and find renewed direction.

Her practice emphasizes a warm, interactive style that treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels. Lyndsey draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods, adapting session plans to the specific needs of each client. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, professional counselling qualifications that reflect recognized training and association with established counselling bodies.

Across work with individuals and families, Lyndsey addresses issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and anger, relationship and family dynamics, caregiver stress and compassion fatigue, and transitions such as divorce or midlife reappraisal. Her approach blends therapeutic listening, practical skills teaching, and reflective exploration so clients can move toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning. Lyndsey offers a supportive, empowering presence for those ready to take steps toward change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work. It helps people who need acceptance, emotional understanding, and a place to explore personal values and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of feelings, which can reduce reactivity and help with coping during difficult life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lyndsey works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and she tailors methods so the work fits each person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Lyndsey is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping clients maintain momentum in between sessions and integrate new skills into daily life.